| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $37.88 | 7.659% | $40.7812 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.87 | 10.312% | $159.809 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.87 | 5.683% | $8.3173 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.90 | 7.772% | $259.6227 | $259.62 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.87 | 6.643% | $6.2599 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.91 | 12.686% | $57.3684 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.81 | 6.360% | $49.7871 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.11 | $581.9456 | $581.95 | $581.90 | $582.00 | |